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The Warriors are the favorites to sign free agent center Al Horford, but the rumored acquisition won't help the team, feels Udonis Haslem.
One of the more intriguing subplots still remaining in NBA free agency is the future of Al Horford. The 39-year-old center will not be back with the Celtics following Jayson Tatum’s injury and roster retooling amid financial concerns. Where Horford ends up next remains an open question two weeks into free agency.
Golden State has stood pat two weeks into free agency and is the only team to have not made a single move so far.
The Golden State Warriors thought they had their free agent veteran center locked in. Al Horford, fresh off a successful run with the Boston Celtics and still one of the most dependable big men in the game,
Al Horford has drawn significant interest as a free agent this summer despite his age, and there is apparently one team that expected to have signed the
Al Horford could help a lot of teams: He can score inside, knock down 3s, and remains a quality defender. At age 39, a team has to monitor his minutes and not run him like he’s 29, but in a limited role, he could help a lot of playoff teams. It’s why he is one of the best free agents still on the market.
NBA free agency opens at 6 p.m. Monday, but it doesn't sound like Al Horford will have an answer on his future at that point.